Question by Wombat: What was the MAIN purpose of the hotline between the USA and the USSR during the Cold War?
There are lots of obvious uses, but what was the main one?
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Answer by broc1212
Phone Sex. ( sick eh)
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I am who I am. says
The "hotline" between Washington and Moscow was established on the 20th of June 1963 in the wake of the Cuban missile crisis.
Also sometimes known as the "red telephone" it's main purpose was as a direct point to point contact in the wake of anymore future crises, obviously meaning a direct link needing no further diplomatic channeling.
besgwineboogie says
Fact: To warn in case of an accidental launch of missles., or astray of a warplane or ship into enemy territory.
momo_cons says
To finalize the details of next month.
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